Materials certified by it to the Commissioner of Customs to be strategic materials acquired by that agency as a result of barter or exchange of agricultural commodities or products
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Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 9808.00.70.00
Uranium Ore Concentrate
Uranium ore concentrate (U3O8) acquired by the Commodity Credit Corporation through barter of surplus wheat with foreign governments. Classified under HTS 9808.00.70.00 as a strategic material certified by the CCC for national energy security needs. These materials are essential for nuclear fuel production.
Tungsten Ore Concentrate
Tungsten ore concentrate obtained by CCC through exchange of corn surplus for strategic minerals. Classified under 9808.00.70.00 as essential for defense manufacturing and aerospace applications. Critical for tool steels and military hardware production.
Molybdenum Disulfide Concentrate
Molybdenum disulfide (molybdite) concentrate acquired via CCC barter of soybeans. Strategic lubricant material for aerospace and defense applications under HTS 9808.00.70.00. Essential for high-temperature, high-pressure industrial uses.
Cobalt Ore Concentrate
Cobalt hydroxide ore concentrate from CCC exchange of surplus dairy products. Critical strategic material for battery production and superalloys under HTS 9808.00.70.00. Vital for defense electronics and jet engines.
Rare Earth Oxide Concentrate
Mixed rare earth oxide concentrate (cerium, lanthanum, neodymium) from CCC grain barter. Strategic materials for electronics, magnets, and defense systems under HTS 9808.00.70.00. Critical for high-tech manufacturing.
Chromite Ore Concentrate
High-grade chromite ore concentrate acquired through CCC cotton barter transactions. Strategic material for stainless steel and defense armor production under HTS 9808.00.70.00. Essential for corrosion-resistant alloys.
Columbite-Tantalite Ore
Coltan (columbite-tantalite) ore concentrate from CCC rice exchange programs. Strategic material for electronics capacitors and aerospace components under HTS 9808.00.70.00. Critical for tantalum production.
Beryllium Ore Concentrate
Beryl ore concentrate obtained through CCC sorghum barter. Strategic lightweight metal for aerospace and nuclear applications under HTS 9808.00.70.00. Essential for satellite and missile components.
Antimony Trioxide Concentrate
Antimony trioxide flame retardant concentrate from CCC barley exchange. Strategic material for military textiles and plastics under HTS 9808.00.70.00. Critical for fire-resistant defense materials.
Germanium Dioxide Concentrate
Germanium dioxide concentrate acquired through CCC sugar barter programs. Strategic semiconductor and fiber optic material under HTS 9808.00.70.00. Essential for night vision and communications.
Manganese Ferroalloy Briquettes
High-carbon ferromanganese briquettes from CCC rice barter. Strategic steel alloying material for defense shipbuilding under HTS 9808.00.70.00. Essential for naval vessel construction.
Vanadium Pentoxide Flakes
V2O5 vanadium pentoxide flakes obtained through CCC wheat barter. Strategic alloying element for armor plate steel under HTS 9808.00.70.00. Critical for military vehicle production.
Lithium Carbonate Crystals
Technical grade lithium carbonate crystals from CCC corn exchange. Strategic battery material for military applications under HTS 9808.00.70.00. Essential for portable power systems.
Titanium Slag
High-titania titanium slag from CCC soybean barter programs. Strategic material for aerospace alloys under HTS 9808.00.70.00. Essential for aircraft structural components.
Zirconium Silicate Concentrate
Zircon sand concentrate acquired through CCC dairy barter. Strategic refractory material for nuclear reactors under HTS 9808.00.70.00. Critical for high-temperature defense applications.